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HomeQuestions & Answers#AskTheExpert I produce very little breast milk and my child is mostly on formula milk... still trying to increase my milk supply with no result.. my baby is a month old... will that harm the baby
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Mom of a 3 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago
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#AskTheExpert I produce very little breast milk and my child is mostly on formula milk... still trying to increase my milk supply with no result.. my baby is a month old... will that harm the baby

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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children3 years ago
A. Breastmilk is always the best milk. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding until six months. So far no one was able to make a perfectly alternate product for breastmilk which is highly nutritious and has some incredible elements. Formula is a close to and safe choice for those who cannot breastfeed due to various reasons. Breastmilk is always the best milk but giving formula won't harm your baby. Try ur level best to breastfeed. If u couldn't then don't feel guilty. Have lot of skin to skin sessions with your baby. This is called kangaroo therapy. It improves Breastmilk, improves baby weight and encourages Breastfeeding. And the key is to feed frequently which will inturn increase your milk supply. Milk secretion increases based on demand. So more and more your baby sucks or tries to feed ur milk supply will increase. Garlic or Garlic milk, fenugreek seeds, nuts, oats, green leafy vegetables, ridge gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, pulses. Including these in your daily diet can increase milk supply. Also check with your gynecologist and get some supplement like galact granules prescribed. It can also increase breastmilk. Don't leave long gaps between feeds, frequent pumping will increase milk.
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